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Cache In Trash Out

CITO Cache In Trash Out® (CITO) is an environmental initiative supported by the geocaching community. Since 2002, CITO has helped preserve the natural beauty of cache-friendly spaces. In that time, more than 363,000 people have volunteered at 18,000 CITO events.

Twice per year, geocachers can earn virtual souvenirs by hosting and attending events during CITO seasons. Visit the Help Center for information on the next CITO season.

Attend CITO Events

At CITO events, geocachers and community groups work together to improve parks and other outdoor environments. They clean up litter, plant trees, remove invasive species, build trails, and more.

To attend an event, find CITO events near you.

Host CITO Events

To host an event, contact a land manager, local organization, or government agency to determine your community’s needs. Make sure to get permission for your project.

Here are some tips to help plan your event:

CITO every day

CITO can happen on every geocaching adventure! Pick up trash that you see on the trail. Clean up the area around each geocache. These small acts make a huge difference.

CITO in action

Upcoming global CITO events

Estonia 5/18/2024 Teeme Ära / Let's Do It 2024: Nõva beach clean-up by RMK & Paavo
Queensland, Australia 5/18/2024 CITO in the Mangroves by AtTheLakeHouse
Finland 5/18/2024 CITO Tampere 2024 Kevät by Pirkanmaa United GC
South Australia, Australia 5/18/2024 Hallett Cove Lookout CITO by pineapplegoldy
Lazio, Italy 5/18/2024 CITO 2024 - Ponte Coperto & Ponte Sodo by Lillemaider&Dr.Pallo - GROTTAMBULOeDOLINA
Jihomoravský kraj, Czechia 5/18/2024 Úklid křížové cesty Olešnice by MM1BM
Kraj Vysočina, Czechia 5/18/2024 Pekelný úklid by Lucifer & Peklo s.r.o.
Washington 5/18/2024 CITO in Snohomish @ HILL PARK by WatchDOGSMike
Pardubický kraj, Czechia 5/18/2024 Jarní úklid 2024 by sad69
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 5/19/2024 ZondagochtendCITO by Team Geenen